As I turn 40 on February 17th - it is time once again to reflect on past goals and set new goals.

In 40 days from posting this blog, I turn 40 years old. In this time of COVID, I won’t be having a big party, so I thought maybe my friends and family could help me celebrate my birthday in a slightly different way.

Heroic initiative is our superpower! Being brave enough to take the first step, having the courage to speak up and speak out, actively seeking out others to join us on our hero’s journey.

In this Christian Education series, we will explore the religious symbolism and themes in several Superhero movies and explore their connections to the Christian faith. We will seek to find ways in which the Church can use these hugely popular icons to lead people to explore their own faith, their own power to change the world, and God’s power over the evils of this world.

The purpose of school is to unlock and empower one’s innate drive to learn - so how are we, as educators, guiding our students to explore, discover, create, develop, and grow?

Our New Year's resolutions don't have to be for a whole year...why not try short-term goals setting. Check out how a 30-day commitment might be all that you need in order to do what you've always wanted to do. Take a picture every day, bike to work, write a novel, learn to play an instrument, practice a foreign language…no matter what our New Year's resolution might be, we can grow into a stronger version of ourselves in just 30 days!

That’s right...I am coming home to Milwaukee. Not just for a visit, but for at least the next two years. No, I am not dropping out of seminary, but my learning is taking on a new look. Check out my post to learn more about my newest adventure!

You don’t have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your life to come to you the way you want it. I hope this post will help stir your creative juices and inspire you to really get in touch with your dreams.

I truly believe that all of the Keys of Purpose Driven Learning hold tremendous value. However, in my last year of teaching, I can honestly say that curiosity changed my classroom and, even more so, changed my life. I wonder how it can change yours, if you let it.

All people encounter the gospel in the context of a specific culture, society, space, and time. Understanding that the black community, women, the Native American people, and people with disabilities may have unique perspective on the Christian faith has been eye opening, challenging, and renewing.